10. Chronic/acute illnesses:

The constant pinning of the same old question – why my whole body aches – can stump life for many.

There are several approaches that can be taken regarding body pain all over; the approach can either involve temporary pain relief from the body or getting to the root cause, identifying body ache symptoms and treating the source of pain in the body.

Ways of temporary relief from pain in the body:

Chiropractic:

Chiropractic has gained relative popularity as a form of alternative medicine and temporary pain relief.

Chiropractors can be consulted for pains in the back/neck or any other areas due to a chronic backache or sprains.

Hot/cold compress:

Another remedy for getting rid of temporary pain is by using hot and cold compress on the area that is aching.

The cold compress can be used in the form of ice packs that numb the place and provide temporary pain relief.

Similarly, hot compress or hot water soaks can help relieve pain the body to a great extent.

Drugs/medications:

Medications and drugs that numb the pain receptors are prescribed for people with chronic pains due to illnesses or otherwise.

Painkillers are essential for people with such high intensity of chronic pain.

Topical creams are also used to numb the areas of radiating pain.

Adequate sleep/adequate diet:

Lifestyle changes cannot only provide temporary pain relief but may result in long-term benefits.

Overweight people are more prone to illnesses and body aches.

A balanced diet combined with adequate sleep and exercise, not only make the immune system stronger but also get rid of body aches.

A healthy diet helps to make your immune system stronger.

Tip* smoking weed bad for the immune system.

DIY acupressure:

Another form of alternative medicine, research has found that certain pressure points through the body may lead to relief from prolonged pain. An image of these pressure points can easily be found on the internet, using the forefinger and the index finger, light pressure can be applied to the relevant pressure point for ridding of pain.

Physical activity/yoga/ meditation:

Prolonged use of the laptop or unhealthy leaning positions at the workplace cause strain on the neck that might result in lower body aches.

Adequate physical activity and some sort of relaxation therapy such as yoga and meditation keep the body healthy and strong, relieving it from unhealthy aches and pain.

The cure for illnesses:

For people with pain and fatigue due to chronic illnesses such as hypothyroidism or osteoporosis, need to seek the relevant treatment in order to get rid of constant body pain and aches.

Painkillers only provide temporary relief.

If the source of body ache is not treated, painkiller might cause lifelong damage to addiction, depression and weakened organs.

For patients with body ache due to a slow thyroid gland, thyroxine supplements need to be taken in order to combat body ache.

Similarly, for pain and aches in the bones due to illnesses such as osteoarthritis, relevant treatments such as knee-replacement surgeries need to be sought in order to get rid of constant body aches and pains.

Similarly, for pain and aches in the bones due to illnesses such as osteoarthritis, relevant treatments such as knee-replacement surgeries need to be sought in order to get rid of constant body aches and pains.